The first major of the tennis season will get underway this coming Monday, January 15, with the best players in the world descending upon Melbourne for the Australian Open. On the men’s side of the tournament, it will be the usual cast of characters chasing the title, minus Andy Murray, who is going to be out for a while after undergoing knee surgery. On the women’s side, the field is wide open since there will be no Serena Williams in the court, usually the Australian Open betting lines favorite. She is making her way back to the tour after giving birth to a child but is not quite ready to play in a tournament of this magnitude.Let’s take a closer look at the favorites to win on the men’s and women’s side.
Muguruza has some experience in major tournaments and is the current Wimbledon champion, which is one of the reasons why she is among the favorites to be the queen at the Australian Open.
2018 Australian Open Betting Preview & Expert Pick
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Tournament Info
- Founded: 1905
- Editions: 105
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Park
- Surface: Hard – outdoors
- Prize money: A$55,000,000 (2018)
Men’s Top Contenders
Roger Federer
- 2018 Australian Open Betting Odds: +160
Rafael Nadal
- 2018 Australian Open Betting Odds: +330
Novak Djokovic
- 2018 Australian Open Betting Odds: +375
Last 10 Champions
- 2017: Roger Federer
- 2016: Novak Djokovic
- 2015: Novak Djokovic
- 2014: Stanislas Wawrinka
- 2013: Novak Djokovic
- 2012: Novak Djokovic
- 2011: Novak Djokovic
- 2010: Roger Federer
- 2009: Rafael Nadal
- 2008: Novak Djokovic
Women’s Top Contenders
Garbiñe Muguruza
- 2018 Australian Open Betting Odds: +500

Karolina Pliskova
- 2018 Australian Open Betting Odds: +500
Maria Sharapova
- 2018 Australian Open Betting Odds: +750
Last 10 Winners
- 2017: Serena Williams
- 2016: Angelique Kerber
- 2015: Serena Williams
- 2014: Li Na
- 2013: Victoria Azarenka
- 2012: Victoria Azarenka
- 2011: Kim Clijsters
- 2010: Serena Williams
- 2009: Serena Williams
- 2008: Maria Sharapova